Joanne Paquin, Emerson College, Author at Study Breaks

Power to the Ukulele: A Simple Instrument with a Lot of Force

3 Reasons Your Life Might Be Lacking a Ukulele

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

For those of you struggling to harness your inner musician, the ukulele may be just what you need.…

January 28, 2017

‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ May Be Fortunate After All

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Fans of the series will find the witty idiosyncrasies of its author perfectly preserved in the eight-part release.…

January 24, 2017

Here Are 5 Book-to-Television Series to Watch for in 2017

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

From the fantasy world of 'Unfortunate Events' to the eerily realistic 'Handmaid’s Tale,' these series will rivet viewers just as much as they did readers.…

January 13, 2017

The 5 Best Indie Video Games of 2016

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Releasing a handful of stunning games from independent studios was at least one thing 2016 got right.…

January 8, 2017

Sammie Dibbern, a Nursing Student at Elm’s College, Is Changing Lives in Nicaragua

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

After volunteering to help bring water to remote areas of Nicaragua, Dibbern fell in love with the service and has devoted her future to providing medical aid to the impoverished.…

January 3, 2017

With Post-Graduation Friendships, How Clingy Is Too Clingy?

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

If friendships are more important to your happiness than your career, following them might be the right choice.…

December 25, 2016

The Buzz on Audio Atmospheres

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Unlike white noise, many atmospheres are recreations of specific, often fictional environments. Ever want to study in the Gryffindor Common Room?…

December 19, 2016

Wag!, the Best App of the Century, Hooks You Up with Pups and Cash

Wag!, a Dog-Walking App, Hooks You Up with Pups and Cash

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Are you looking to pet some pups while earning some extra cash? Working for Wag! just might be the perfect fit for you.…

December 9, 2016

The Pros of Professional Cuddling and How to Get Involved

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

For people suffering from skin hunger, PTSD or loneliness, professional cuddling can be the first step on the path to healing.…

December 3, 2016

What Is Skin Hunger, and Why Do We Experience It?

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Ignoring your skin’s need for human contact can be detrimental to your mental health and well-being.…

November 29, 2016

Climate Change, Global Warming and DiCaprio: A Review of ‘Before the Flood’

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

DiCaprio’s new Nat Geo film seeks to inform viewers of the dangers of global warming, but is it really all that effective?…

November 20, 2016

Edgar Allan Poe Hosts a Dinner Party, and Nearly Everyone Dies

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Shipwrecked’s newest addition to the world of YouTube, Edgar Allan Poe’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party, combines humor, literature, and, of course, death.…

November 4, 2016

The Zombie Genre Isn’t Dead, Only ‘The Walking Dead’ Is

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

'The Walking Dead' has devolved into a mess of gore galore and poor emotional development, but, believe it or not, it hasn’t killed the entire zombie genre.…

October 29, 2016